Burkina Faso Visa Requirements for American citizens in 2026
Last Updated: May 29, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
1) Restricted
Currently, access to Burkina Faso is limited for American citizens. Entry restrictions are in place, attributed to: TODO.
Entry Requirement
Allowed Stay
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Purpose of Travel
Tourist
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Further Notes
- International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
- The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Burkina Faso for any reason due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
- Following Niger's example, Burkina Faso has suspended visa services for U.S. citizens and barred Americans from entering.
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General Information about Burkina Faso
- Name (Common): Burkina Faso
- Name (Official): Burkina Faso
- Population: 20903278
- Area: 272967
- Capital: Ouagadougou
- Currency: West African CFA franc
- Language: French
- Calling Code: +2
- Region: Africa
- Subregion: Western Africa
Travel Advisory for Burkina Faso
Advisory Message: Burkina Faso has a current risk level of 4.1 (out of 5). We advise: Please reconsider your need to travel to Burkina Faso.
Score: 4.1
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/burkina-faso
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.
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